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Rep. Horsford, D-Nev., OK after heart surgery

Freshman Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., successfully underwent heart surgery, his office announced Monday. The 40-year-old lawmaker, who represents a new district in Las Vegas and central Nevada, was advised

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The 40-year-old lawmaker, who represents a new district in northern Las Vegas and central Nevada, was advised during his physical that he needed "non-elective surgery to address a hereditary condition."

"The congressman and his family feel fortunate that modern diagnostics and preventative medical care were able to identify the condition and effectively treat it," the statement posted on Horsford's website said. Horsford's doctors "expect a full recovery" and believe he'll be back to "100%" after a few weeks of recovery.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, a Republican, issued a statement extending his wishes for a full recovery for Horsford, whom Sandoval said "has been a vocal supporter of Nevada and his constituents."

Horsford is the first African-American member of Congress from Nevada.